District Secondary Language Arts Specialist

Position

District Secondary Language Arts Specialist (2026‑2027) – Job

Reports to:

Assigned Area Directors

Position Type:
Administration/ Specialist

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

Date Available:

05/29/2026

Length of Work Year: 226 days

Date Revised:
Jun 19, 2019

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Salary Range: $81,464 Minimum – $114,833 Maximum

Pay Grade: SO6

The role of the District Secondary Language Arts Specialist is to lead in the coordination and improvement of English Language Arts programs (6-12??) and assist in providing services to children at risk of dyslexia.

• Valid certification as administrator or supervisor
• Master's Degree
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Three years teaching experience required
• Coordinate District functions

• Assist with the selection and utilization of basal language arts/reading textbooks, and related auxiliary materials.
• Participate in the development and/or implementation of district-wide plans of action to improve the district language arts programs.
• Plan and implement a systematic (6-12??) accountability and monitoring system for continuous improvement in language arts.
• Plan and coordinate effective research‑based staff development, integration of instructional technology, and acquisition of instructional materials for the district.
• Coordinate the development, review, and update of curriculum documents in the area of language arts.
• Work cooperatively with principals and teachers to ensure that effective teaching strategies for instructional improvement in the areas of language arts are utilized.
• Work cooperatively with and members to ensure understanding and support for the district instructional program.
• Keep informed about current trends and instructional practices in language arts, reading, and dyslexia by participating in local, state, and national professional organizations.
• Attend local, state and national ELA, reading and dyslexia workshops and conferences for professional growth.
• Meet with curriculum assistants, deans of instruction, and other campus staff to obtain and provide on issues related to language arts.
• Collect, organize, and disseminate information among district personnel to promote effective instructional practices in the area of language arts.
• Provide leadership in the development and/or implementation of plans of action for curriculum and new programs, program improvements, and program evaluations.
• Keep current with educational developments and literature in the field of language arts, reading and dyslexia.
• Assist the area directors in monitoring of district benchmark assessments.
• Use current data derived by student assessments to plan and coordinate appropriate staff development and interventions.
• Provide timely and effective oral and written communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
• Coordinate the development, review, update, and implementation of curriculum documents in the area of language arts.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a training program for new dyslexia/reading language arts teachers.
• Coordinate staff development for ELA teachers who serve dyslexic students.
• Align district in‑services and staff development activities to the needs of our students as per current assessment information in language arts/reading and dyslexia.
• Monitor the progress of ELA/Reading and dyslexia programs.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties assigned.

• Supervise staff assigned

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequently work long and irregular hours.
• Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel.

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In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB‑Circular A‑87 Office of Management and Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple activities or cost objectives are required to work on Time and Effort as per OMB Circular A‑87 attachment B, section 8, h.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.